Retail Audit Lead

Responsibilities

• Design and own the retail audit framework from the ground up
• Lead inventory and compliance auditing across retail outlets
• Conduct physical counts and reconcile variances with stock controllers
• Perform compliance checks on branding, health and safety, and operational processes
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and corrective action plans
• Analyze stock audit results and operational data to identify risks and patterns
• Identify and escalate suspicious activity for fraud prevention
• Implement controls to reduce operational risk

Requirements

• Proven track record in audit, compliance, or retail operations
• Expertise in inventory management and variance analysis
• Experience in multi-location retail or financial services environments
• Advanced proficiency in audit software and data analysis tools
• Experience building or improving audit frameworks
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional audit certification (CIA, CISA, or equivalent)

About the Company

M-KOPA has served more than 7 million customers across Africa, unlocking over $2 billion in credit. We are a fast-growing company recognized by the Financial Times and TIME100, focused on providing formal financial services to the unbanked.